To decrease the probability of sudden, irreversible and catastrophic climate change, countries all over the world are required to transform to a zero carbon future as soon as possible.

With this in mind, Beyond Zero Emissions set up working groups to create Zero Carbon Plans for Australia. Zero Carbon Plans are currently being created for the stationary energy sector, the transport sector, the housing sector and Forest and Land Use Change.

The plans are progressing well, and we will have more information appearing on this page soon.

The first plan we began was for the stationary energy sector and as such it is the plan that has progressed the furthest. It initially began as a plan for the state of Victoria, but is currently in the process of being expanded to encapsulate Australia. Below are several versions of this document that are available for download.

We are looking for interested parties to join us in the development of our Zero Carbon Plans. Enquiries from individuals, groups or associations are welcomed. Please contact matthew@beyondzeroemissions.org

Zero Carbon Plan - Stationary Energy Sector

This document is a summary of phase one of Victoria’s zero emissions energy transition plan, and is commonly referred to as 'Coal Switch'.

This plan proposes a straightforward and prudent approach to cutting greenhouse emissions by virtually eliminating the use of coal in Victoria. This is needed because brown coal is an extremely greenhouse-damaging source of energy, and constitutes the overwhelming bulk of our electricity generation, making Victorians among the world’s highest per capita emitters of greenhouse gases.

The stationary energy sector plan is based around a three-year, immediate-start program which can yield a 50% reduction in the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

'Coal Switch' summary (64KB)
'Coal Switch' - First phase of 10 year zero carbon switch for Victoria's stationary energy sector (338k)

Zero Carbon Plan - Transport Sector

We are currently working on a transport sector plan as well. Below is a link to one of the preliminary transport plan poster. The transport plan is progressing well, so please visit this page again for ongoing updates.

Preliminary transport plan poster (634KB)